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Tuesday, December 1, 2009

Who's the Lucky Winner of the "Pink Present" Holiday Blog Giveaway at Shabby Cottage Shops??

We have a winner.....Congratulations to Chelsea S of New York! You have won our first "Pink Present" blog holiday giveaway valued at $400.00!! We hope you enjoy your beautiful products from all the participating boutiques at Shabby Cottage Shops!

We would like to thank everyone who participated in the "Pink Present" holiday blog giveaway and stay tuned for more details on our next fabulous blog giveaway coming very soon! Make sure to stop by Shabby Cottage Shops blog and see when the next giveaway starts! There'll be some "Sweet Treats" for you to enjoy from our wonderful boutiques! We'll be adding information on our "Sweet Treats" blog giveaway very soon!

Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from Mimi's Rose Chenille Boutique!

Mimi

Saturday, August 15, 2009

Something to Make You Laugh on Pink Saturday!

I just found the cutest "bird", and wanted to share him with you! I was visiting one of our members blog, Christine, from my ning network, and when I saw this I almost fell off my chair laughing! My wonderful cocker spaniel, Cody, who is almost a year old now, watched this with me and he was trying to "get him"! It's hiliarious!

Please take a moment on this wonderful Pink Saturday and watch this, it will certainly make you laugh out loud, I promise! Here's the link, pass it on to your friends, if they are feeling blue today, this will certainly cheer them up! http://www.wimp.com/dancingbird/

On another note, I am having a great sale ~ 40% off, visit Mimi's Rose Chenille Boutique and find some great Pink Saturday deals!

I also would like to invite to join my ning network, so stop by and please join us!

Have a Pinkalicious Saturday!
Mimi

Friday, November 21, 2008

Flea Market Friday ~ Celebrate the Holidays with a Great Butter Cookie Recipe!

I am just about done with everything for the shows! YEAH, it's been quite hectic and honestly I didn't have time to think about "special cookie recipes" for Thanksgiving or Christmas. Every year after the shows, my daughter, granddaughter and I get together and make these wonderful cookies. This is an old recipe which I have used for about 35 years and you don't find it in the newer cookbooks, so I thought I would share it with everyone! Our cookie baking and fudge event has become a tradition in our house. I have had to rewrite it many times, because it just fades as the years go by, but the tradition will not fade, because my daughter also does it with my "little rose" and hopefully she will carrying on the tradition when she gets older! We all look forward to doing this, sometimes even the teenage girls from next door and across the street come and join in the fun! We also do ole fashioned popcorn balls! This is the one my husband gets involved in, because he loves them and they are too hot for us to make the balls, so it's his yearly job!

I would love to share the "Butter Cookie" Recipe with you! So here goes: (Looks like it's time to rewrite again, the paper is tattered and worn!!

1 cup butter
3/4 cup of sugar
1 egg (beaten)
1 teaspoon of Pure Vanilla
2-3/4 cups of white flour (not self rising)
1/4 teaspoon of salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder

Work butter until soft, add sugar and beat until soft/creamy
add vanilla, stir to mix
add egg, stir until egg is blended well
add flour, 1 cup at a time, blend well
shape into ball, refrigerate for about 30-45 minutes
Roll dough out, a little thicker than piecrust (I do mine a bit thick) cut with your favorite cookie cutters.

Bake at 375 degrees for 10-12 minutes (this will depend on your oven), but we like our cookies soft, so if you like them a bit crisper, than bake 12-15 minutes. Remove from cookie sheet and frost with your favorite frosting (we use the buttercream frosting) and decorate to your hearts content!

I usually make 3/4 batches at one time, you can freeze the dough and just pull it out before the holidays or company arrives! The house will smell wonderful and your guests will love them!

I hope you enjoy these, they are the best tasting cookies! I received this recipe from a friend over 35 years ago and we have been doing them every year, watching our family grow and just making the most wonderful memories! Enjoy!!

Oh, let me know you like them, they are so good...

Mimi

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SPECIAL FINDS FOR THIS WEEK! 11-21-2008

Thursday, November 20, 2008

Mimi's Rose Friday Flea Market Special Finds!

A True Special Find for Friday Flea Market ~ Lefton China Pink Swan!

This is the Prettiest Lefton China Pink Swan! It is marked on the bottom, still has the original gold label with "Lefton" on it and is numbered ~ MW8059. It is so shabby chic and just speaks to you! There are three flowers on one of the wings where the upper petals are broken, but it's very hard to see, because of the intricacy of the design. The flower is also missing in the center of the swan's head, but honestly, who cares, it absolutely so vintage and chic! A true and rare find! I don't think it will stay nested where it is right now for long! Just click on the "Buy Now" below and you will be directed to Paypal. Don't forget to visit my website too!

$29.00 plus shipping

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Bakelite (?) 10 Drawer Shabby Storage!

Looking for the perfect little desktop storage, this is a must have! The colors are perfect, pinks, white and a creamy color on a soft cream colored background. It looks like the colors have been swirled together to create this wonderful unique piece. It has nine (9) drawers and then a larger one on the bottom. It measures approximately 7-1/2" tall x 6" deep x 9-3/4" wide. Perfect for your bathroom or desk! I think it is made from old "Bakelite", though I am not sure. I have never seen one like this before! It goes so wonderfully with Lefton China Pink Swan. Just click on the "Buy Now" button below and you will be redirected to Paypal.

$59.99 Plus Shipping

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These items are truly shabby and oh so chic! I love both items and though they are a bit pricey for flea market items, I think because of their uniqueness and rareity, they are worth the extra little they do sell for! Shipping on each item is $2.80, so prices do reflect the cost of shipping via USPS Priority mail. Each item will be packaged to insure there is no problem when you open up your Christmas present to your self, especially if you love a "Pink Christmas"! Insurance will also be included to ensure it arrives to your door safely!

Enjoy browsing all the blogs on "Friday Flea Market", it's such a fun way to find the special things you are looking for, when you can't hit the other flea markets! Thanks for taking a peek at my "Friday Flea Market" finds. Sometimes, as is the case with these two items, they are "Friday Flea Market Special Finds!" ~Mimi~